{"product_id":"swing-bootie-west-coast-swing-social-dance-shoes","title":"SWING Bootie • West Coast Swing \u0026 Social Dance Shoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePortDance SWING Bootie\u003c\/strong\u003e feels much closer to a soft dance slipper than a traditional practice shoe. Lightweight, breathable and exceptionally flexible, it is designed for dancers who want freedom through the foot while keeping the smooth floor response of a proper suede dance sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance SWING Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluid • Lightweight • Flexible • Close-to-the-Floor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSWING is one of the least structured practice shoes in the collection. The soft upper, flat profile and highly flexible construction create a relaxed, almost sock-like feel that particularly suits dancers who prefer to feel connected to both their foot and the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance SWING West Coast Swing Booties – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003esoft suede and breathable technical mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e gives SWING its distinctive character. Suede provides gentle structure around the front of the foot, while the open mesh panels reduce weight and allow considerably more airflow than a conventional closed practice shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath is a \u003cstrong\u003efull suede dance sole\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the controlled glide needed for spins, pivots and travelling movement on indoor dance floors. Unlike a split-sole trainer, the suede runs continuously beneath the foot, creating a smooth and consistent floor response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat really stands out is the shoe's \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e. The entire construction can fold almost completely onto itself, allowing the foot to articulate naturally rather than working against a rigid sole or upper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003erear zip\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the silhouette clean and makes the bootie easy to put on, while the higher mesh section wraps gently around the ankle without the bulk of a traditional dance boot. Inside, a \u003cstrong\u003eremovable cushioned insole\u003c\/strong\u003e adds comfort and also gives dancers the option to adjust the internal set-up or accommodate their own orthotic where suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance SWING Technical Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px 32px; margin-top: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUltra-Flexible Dance Bootie\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUpper\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSoft Suede \u0026amp; Technical Mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSole\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFull Suede Dance Sole\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHeel Height\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFlat \/ Minimal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFastening\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRear Zip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eInsole\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRemovable Cushioned Insole\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFlexibility\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUltra-Flexible\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNarrow–Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFit Feel\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSnug • Soft • Sock-Like\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBreak-In\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMinimal – Soft From First Wear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest Suited To\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWest Coast Swing • Social Dance • Line Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance SWING Practice Shoe DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eDance World Practice Shoe DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights the five characteristics that define how the SWING feels to dance in, helping you compare its overall character with other practice shoes in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(135px,1fr)); 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